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John Sigler

All 30 of the former Saints players competing in the playoffs

Who should New Orleans Saints fans pull for in the playoffs? A lot of fans may have already checked out now that the black and gold were eliminated, and some may be choosing their own personal favorites to win it all. But if you’re interested in keeping up with the former Saints on new teams, we’ve got everything you need.

There are plenty of players who suited up for New Orleans competing in the postseason, as are former Saints coaches like Frank Smith and Vic Fangio (with the Miami Dolphins) as well as former scouts like Omar Khan (the Pittsburgh Steelers general manager). To say nothing of former Saints assistant coaches Dan Campbell and Aaron Glenn doing big things with the Detroit Lions. The division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the only team in the playoffs without a single former Saints player on their roster.

Here’s a quick look at the former Saints players on each playoff team going into the wild-card round:

DT Montravius Adams (Pittsburgh Steelers)

Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) and New Orleans Saints defensive end Montravius Adams (52) runs out to face the New England Patriots during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

LB Kwon Alexander (Pittsburgh Steelers injured reserve)

New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (5) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

LB Jaylon Smith (Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad)

Aug 20, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Jaylon Smith (59) during pregame warmups against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

CB Eli Apple (Miami Dolphins)

New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple (25) holds the football after an interception that was called back in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

LT Terron Armstead (Miami Dolphins)

FILE – In this Thursday, July 26, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead (72) reacts during NFL football practice in Metairie, La. Armstead returned to practice Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, marking his first time in pads since his pectoral injury at Cincinnati in Week 10. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File)

K Dustin Hopkins (Cleveland Browns)

Aug 3, 2015; White Sulphur Springs, WV, USA; New Orleans Saints kicker Dustin Hopkins (5) attempts a field goal during training camp at The Greenbrier. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports

DT Sheldon Rankins (Houston Texans)

FILE – In this Dec. 9, 2018 file photo New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. Rankins could sit out this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 and still finish with the best single-season statistics of his career. He has been arguably New Orleans’ most improved player, and his emergence has helped the Saints capture the top seed in the NFC playoffs. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, file)

C Austin Reiter (Kansas City Chiefs practice squad)

New Orleans Saints center Austin Reiter (62) walks off the field against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)

WR Deonte Harty (Buffalo Bills)

Sep 11, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harty (11) returns a punt against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

RB Latavius Murray (Buffalo Bills)

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 02: Latavius Murray #28 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the NFL match between Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

LB A.J. Klein (Buffalo Bills)

Dec 29, 2019; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Saints outside linebacker A.J. Klein (53) returns an interception for a touchdown in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

CB Arthur Maulet (Baltimore Ravens)

New Orleans Saints cornerback Arthur Maulet (37) prepares before an NFL divisional football playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

FS Marcus Williams (Baltimore Ravens)

New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams (43) attempts to tackle Baltimore Ravens running back Bobby Rainey (38), during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

CB Tre Swilling (Baltimore Ravens)

Georgia Tech defensive back Tre Swilling (3) breaks up a pass intended for Duke wide receiver Eli Pancol (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Swilling was called for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

P Daniel Whelan (Green Bay Packers)

May 14, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints kicker Alex Quevedo (1) and punter Daniel Whelan (19) during rookie camp at the New Orleans Saints Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

LB Eric Wilson (Green Bay Packers)

Green Bay Packers tight end Josiah Deguara (81) carries against New Orleans Saints linebacker Eric Wilson (58) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

RB Ellis Merriweather (Green Bay Packers practice squad)

Aug 20, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Ellis Merriweather (35) during pregame warmups before playing the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

K Brett Maher (Los Angeles Rams)

Dec 19, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints kicker Brett Maher (19) lines up to attempt a field goal in the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

TE Miller Forristall (Los Angeles Rams practice squad)

Aug 27, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end Miller Forristall (86) catches a touchdown pass as Chicago Bears cornerback Duke Shelley (20) defends during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

CB Bradley Roby (Philadelphia Eagles)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 18: Bradley Roby #21 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a play during the second half in the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on December 18, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

RB Boston Scott (Philadelphia Eagles)

Aug 30, 2018; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Boston Scott (30) scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

S Justin Evans (Philadelphia Eagles injured reserve)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 11: Safety Justin Evans #30 of the New Orleans Saints knocks a pass away from tight end Parker Hesse #46 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

LB Alex Anzalone (Detroit Lions)

Oct 8, 2018; New Orleans, LA, USA New Orleans Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone (47) during the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA Today Sports

QB Teddy Bridgewater (Detroit Lions)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 27: Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the New Orleans Saints looks on from the sidelines of their NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson (Detroit Lions)

New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) celebrates his interception against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

WR Brandin Cooks (Dallas Cowboys)

Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) carries the ball after a catch for a touchdown in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

RB SaRodorick Thompson Jr. (Dallas Cowboys practice squad)

Jun 13, 2023; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back SaRodorick Thompson (34) works on running drills during minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

S Erik Harris (San Francisco 49ers practice squad)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kawaan Baker (14) hits Atlanta Falcons free safety Erik Harris (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

DT T.Y. McGill (San Francisco 49ers practice squad)

Nov 21, 2022; Mexico City, MEX; San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle T.Y. McGill (96) tackles Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the second quarter at Estadio Azteca. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

WR Willie Snead IV (San Francisco 49ers practice squad)

Oct 15, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) reacts after a catch against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of their game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
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